The amazing disappearance of vowels.
It’s about time the surf industry caught on
The big-wave calvary marched into town [Cloubreak] wielding a gun of their choice
They made us cheer. That Friday took surfing to another level
Photos and a video from the first six days of competition
Watch it all live on Nike’s Facebook page as competition concludes tomorrow
Chris Mauro and Peter “PT” Townend discuss the past, present and future of the NSSA Nationals
Small, contestable conditions greet competitors for the final days of competition
For those who can’t make it to the beach and for those who like to win prizes
So…pretty much everyone
The best of Dave Wassel from The Volcom Fiji Pro — an award was in order
“Toying with his emotions like a teenage girl.” — Mr. Wassel
Tropical storm Debby served up a mixture of swell, wind and rain in equal parts
Just enough to satisfy their Namibian dream
Dunphy called his Central American escape a vacay — we’re pretty sure he could write it off as a work trip though
Plenty of air revos and some playful tubes. Well worth your 3 1/2 minutes. Maybe even invest 7
DC questions Ando. Ando responds. He’s a gentleman — honest and grateful
“He’s the definition of groovy.”–Mitch Coleborn
Eight computer-sized images to inspire your next session — in the tube, in the air and in the lip
We’d tell you to replace that Hashtag Hunted as your wallpaper, but who are we kidding?
With America’s top young talents in Southern California for the USA Champs and NSSA Nationals, what better week to have the King of the Groms?
Floridian Daniel Glenn took the win with 5 skins. He’ll head to France in September to compete for the global title during the Quiksilver Pro France
Great to see a young man be as well-versed on the open face and above the lip
His board, his hands, his hair, his cuffed jean — all properly placed in perfect position
“I think it’s taking over skateboarding as far as having creating people and new ideas and new energy.” — Ozzie
“This is Ozzie” — his heart and mind transparent for all to see
Professional surfers have always been lusted after. Beau Foster, Luke Davis, Koa Smith and Evan Geiselman are the prey
Photos and a video edit from our August 2012 Issue
Inside the mind of Owen’s fast lane
“Any kind of adrenaline gets me going. Any activity that’s exciting — a bit dangerous.” — Owen Wright
And then there were five. Peter Taras weighs in on this year’s finalists
A diverse group with unique perspectives
Volcom’s Coming of Ageless websiode series, Iron’s Family Tree
Bruce speaks candidly. Andy discusses the future. Both get tubed.
The nation’s top junior talents battled it out at the nation’s most rippable peak
Kanoa Igarashi takes top honors in the Under 18s final at just 14 years of age. Tatiana Weston-Webb bags titles in the Under 16 and 18.